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Aerospace Engineer Salary in California

Based on 9K+ workers in California

Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026

Median Annual Salary (CA)

$143,860

$69.163/hr

vs National Average

$126,293

+13.9% vs national median

Salary Range (10th–90th)

$102K $225K

9K employed in California

Salary Distribution — Aerospace Engineer in California

Aerospace Engineer (CA) salary percentiles
PercentileAnnual Salary
10th percentile$102,380
25th percentile$118,000
Median (50th percentile)$143,860
75th percentile$185,220
90th percentile$224,660

Historical Salary Trend — Aerospace Engineer in California vs National

Historical Aerospace Engineer (California vs National) salary trend
YearMedian Salary (United States)
2022$132,540
2023$130,720
2024$143,860
Historical salary trend for Aerospace Engineer in California
YearCalifornia MedianNational Median
2022$132,540$112,679
2023$130,720$121,877
2024$143,860$126,293

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